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FD62 CWZ

2013 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

140,633 mi
Last recorded140,633 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD62 CWZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 140,633 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 127,709 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 127,709 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 112,585 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear heatshield insecure

Fail 29 Aug 2023 112,585 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear heatshield insecure

Pass 24 Aug 2022 98,370 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 98,370 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 83,659 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc's are lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 72,396 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 72,396 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 60,320 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 51,218 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 43,435 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 34,832 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 26,086 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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FD62 CWZ is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2013 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 48,161 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD62 CWZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 13 years old, this Citroen C3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FD62 CWZ is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 January 2013.

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